Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join a dedicated team in Basingstoke. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to individuals with diverse needs, helping them engage in activities they love and live fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, medication, and daily living tasks, while also providing emotional encouragement. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those you support, fostering a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support roles is beneficial.
• Ability to engage and support individuals in daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication and personal care tasks.
• Encourage individuals to participate in activities they enjoy.
• Perform general duties like cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

Skills

Emotional support

Personal care

Meal preparation

Communication

Cooking

Education

No formal education required

Job description

We are looking for Support Workers to support individuals in Tadley, Basingstoke. You will be supporting 5 amazing people, 3 males and 2 females who share a home together and they are looking for support workers to join them in the activities they love and to live their best lives.

Who will I be supporting?

Chris loves to be around people, loves listening to music and watching action movies. He enjoys regular trips to the cinema to watch the latest releases. His favourite pastime is to watch football and when he can go and see his beloved team Arsenal play. One thing Chris looks forward to is the holiday he gets to have every year.

Joanne is a very expressive lady and likes nothing more to be around all the hustle and bustle of life. She thoroughly enjoys being involved in activities within the home, from arts and crafts to music and movie nights. Joanne’s biggest passion is going clothes shopping and pampering herself by regular trips to the hairdressers for a new cut and style.

Paul is someone who loves to be outdoors, visiting parks, going out on day trips, and shopping. He loves to go swimming and relax in the Jacuzzi, and he loves the sensory stimulation of the water. Paul has a passion for music and will join in when they have a music session and will use his tambourine to create his own music.

Adam is a cheeky chap who likes to be involved in most things going on around him, anything from arts & crafts, music sessions to helping staff go and do the shopping. Adam likes to be around when it's time for preparation of meals and cooking and would really like someone to support and encourage him to be physically involved in this.

Lucy has a loving nature and a wicked sense of humour, and like the others likes to venture out into town for shopping. Lucy loves music and thoroughly enjoys joining in when it comes to the singing sessions and treats it like she is in her own concert.

The Role

• Support with medication
• Support with personal care & moving & handling
• Meal preparation
• Emotional support and encouragement to be involved in activities they love
• Support with daily living needs
• General duties such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry

Shift patterns: 7.30am – 3pm, 2.30pm – 10pm including sleep, follow on shift 7.30am – 3pm.

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2024.

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled.

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached.